PhoneLifespan

13T vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi 13T

The 13T wins this one, taking performance and software longevity decisively. Against the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $12.75 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13T 69 · Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.75/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G $320
Buy with care$16.77/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
13T 70Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
13T 75Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 60

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
13T 79Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 72

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
13T 80Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
13T 33Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 23

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.

Value
13T 69Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G 62

Overall value goes to the 13T at $12.75 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec13TRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)$350$320
Display6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8200 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB/16GB
Storage256GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x200MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm161.4 × 74.2 × 8.9 mm
Weight197 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2028
13T full verdict →Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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